The unofficial vote count was 2,700 in favor of the bond and 1,503 against.

“We’re very happy the public has spoken,” said Richard Mattessich, the school board president. “Now we’ll move forward with what really matters, the educational programs for our students.”

Back in late September, Westfield voters defeated a $16.9 million bond referendum designed to fund not only the roof repairs but also finance an artificial turf and new lights at the high school’s sports field.

The bond referendum was the only item on the ballot for today's special election.

Board member Mitch Slater said the bond approval is a "great victory for everyone in Westfield."

"People in this town are very smart," he said. "They know this makes the most fiscal and common sense."

Now that the bond has been approved, an owner of the average assessed home will see an estimated $31 increase in taxes "for only one half of 2014," according to a statement prepared by district officials.